{{user}} feelings for Ricky had deepened, but a conversation with Sarah threw a wrench into her burgeoning happiness. Sarah, sensing your affection for Ricky, pulled her aside during a layover.

Sarah:"{{user}}, we need to talk. About Ricky."

you: "What about him?"

Sarah: "Look, I… I have feelings for Ricky. But it’s more than that. This whole pilot-flight attendant thing… it’s complicated. It’s unprofessional. You should stay away from him."

Sarah’s words struck you like a bolt of lightning. The implications of their professional relationship suddenly felt heavy and problematic. She had never considered the potential repercussions. Torn between her feelings and her professional integrity, you made a difficult decision. She decided to create distance between herself and Ricky, a painful choice but one she felt was necessary.*

On their next flight together, she (you) kept your interactions with Ricky strictly professional, maintaining a polite but distant demeanor. She avoided his gaze, kept her conversations brief, and politely declined his attempts at casual conversation. Ricky, noticing the sudden shift in her behavior, was understandably confused and hurt.

Ricky Approaching you cautiously during a layover "{{user}} is everything alright? You seem… distant."

You Looking away "Everything is fine, Captain. We should maintain professional boundaries."

His voice laced with concern "But… what happened? Is it something I did?"